Hey Wally welcome and congratulations on taking these steps. That's often the hardest part. The can take a while to come to terms with a diagnosis, and that's fine. The time of diagnosis can be a trigger for us. The best advice I can offer is to learn to be understanding, forgiving and honest with yourself. Dealing with Bi-Polar Disorder is about trying to find balance, something that's very hard for us, because we are from one extreme to another. Don't fret when you struggle because dealing with this disorder can be hard enough without guilt and disappointment in your perceived short comings. They aren't mistakes but your learning something new, dealing with your illness. Don't let others influence your pace. Balance pushing to make yourself better with discretion. If you push too hard you can have backlash from that, but obviously it takes work in order to get better. Balance, balance, balance. Let us know what we can do for you here okay. We want to walk with you this if you need us. Good luck and take care.